Metrology & Measurement

Shop Operations column for June 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Focus Variation, the technique behind Alicona's Infinite Focus 3D optical metrology system, has enabled EDM Department, Bartlett, Ill., to measure and see what it is making down to 1.7µm tolerances. Watch this brief report to see the system in action and learn about how EDM Department implemented the system.

Machine Technology column for December 2009 issue.

While some may question its use, on-machine probing can reduce setup time while boosting in-process dimension control and enabling part verification.

Machine Technology column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Portable coordinate measuring machines provide unprecedented flexibility, plus cost savings.

Software options from basic to advanced for on-machine part measurement.

Ensuring accurate measurement of parts with ever tighter tolerances. As part tolerances continue to tighten across the board, accurately and consistently measuring them becomes more of a challenge.

Upgrades and multifunction technology improve CMM inspections.

Low-cost, portable, surface-roughness measurement gages help users perform quick inspections on the shop floor.

Multisensor inspection machines can be an effective compromise between the accuracy of touch probes and the speed of video or laser inspection.

The successful selectio of a parts inspection system depends on thorough research and a willingness to invest.